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Kicking Game Plays Major Role In Patriots Win

In a game with two strong offenses and fast defensive units, it's only fitting that the result of the New England Patriots' one-point win over the Atlanta Falcons came down to the kicking game.

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Patriots fans call Cardi B their Taylor Swift after she supports Stefon Diggs with Robert Kraft

Patriots fans crown Cardi B their Taylor Swift after rapper teams up with Robert Kraft to support Stefon Diggs at Falcons game.

Mike Vrabel News / CBSSports.com / November 3

Falcons coach accuses Patriots of cheating: Breaking down what happened and Mike Vrabel's response

We might have another Patriots scandal on our hands

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 3

Mike Vrabel takes a dig at Falcons head coach Raheem Morris after he accused Patriots of cheating in Week 9

The New England Patriots continue to stack wins after beating the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9. The one-point win didn't come without a bit of controversy, however.

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The 'NFL Passing YPG leaders' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history to average at least 230 passing yards-per-game for their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL quarterback rushing yard leaders' quiz

The 'Most 1,000-receiving yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL yearly completion % leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 3

Maye makes big admission after Pats survive scare in win over Falcons

Drake Maye makes big admission after Patriots survive scare in win over Falcons

Maye didn't have his best outing of the season versus the Falcons on Sunday, but he did enough to guide his club to a gritty 24-23 win that improved it to 7-2 on the season.

NFL Week 9 winners, losers: Caleb Williams does it all for Bears

Falcons accuse the Patriots of shady antics

The 30 greatest NFL players who never played in the postseason

The 'NFL completion percentage record by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

Christian Gonzalez News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 3

Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez shuts down concussion concerns after injury scare

The New England Patriots were able to extend their win streak to six games on Sunday, defeating the Atlanta Falcons, 24-23, but it didn’t come without some bumps and bruises.

NFL News / Pats Pulpit / November 3

The good, the bad, and the s—t that gets you beat from Patriots’ win over Falcons

Ahead of this year’s training camp, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel explained that he was looking at his team’s performances in three categories.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / November 3

Pair of Patriots Players Score Touchdowns With Heavy Hearts

Ahead of the New England Patriots' 24-23 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, two members of the offense received heartbreaking news. The uncle of wide receiver DeMario Douglas -- who was a close family friend of running back Terrell Jennings -- passed away over the weekend.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

NFL News / Pats Pulpit / November 3

Falcons accuse Patriots of nefarious tactics on key play in Week 9 game

The New England Patriots truly are back. Not only are they competing for the top seed in the AFC again, their quarterback is (usually) playing at a high level, and their defense is keeping opponents in check on a weekly basis, they are also at the center of controversy again.

New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / November 3

6 winners and losers from the Patriots’ win over the Falcons

The New England Patriots stayed in the win column on Sunday, celebrating a sixth straight W to improve to 7-2 on the year. Here is who caught our eye for better or worse upon live viewing the 24-23 victory.